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HOUSE PESTS =
ants, flies, roaches, rats

All of us must live with house pests. They are not good guests and
will
not leave if you ask. Ants live in the dirt and come inside for food. Flies
think an open window is an invitation. Rats and roaches like the garage.

Many pests live in our
houses. Is this the main
idea or a detail idea?

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Flies come through open
windows. Is this the main
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The story covers house
pests. It has support
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How do you get rid of house pests? Stop them from entering or
destroy
them if they try. If you don't leave food out, they may not want to enter.
Be sure to have screens on your windows and a big swatter in your
hand.

Get rid of house pests.
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